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reportedly, barack obama considered offering him the top job at the cia in 2008, but public opposition caused brennan to withdraw from consideration. obama kept brennan on as an adviser, and last year, when brennan became the first official to formally acknowledge that the drone program even existed, he again encountered protests. >> how many people are you willing to sacrifice? why are you lying to the american people and not saying how many innocents have been killed? >> thank you ma'am for expressing your views. we will have time for questions following the presentation. >> i speak out on behalf of tariq aziz. a 16-year-old in pakistan who was killed because he wanted to document the drone strikes. >> now, despite brennan's past notoriety, obama officially has nominated him to head the cia. this time, there's been little criticism of the decision. so, we'll watch brennan's upcoming confirmation hearings to see if any congressional critics press him on whether the obama administration is fighting the war on terror within the rule of law. which brings me to my guests for this discussi
reportedly, barack obama considered offering him the top job at the cia in 2008, but public opposition caused brennan to withdraw from consideration. obama kept brennan on as an adviser, and last year, when brennan became the first official to formally acknowledge that the drone program even existed, he again encountered protests. >> how many people are you willing to sacrifice? why are you lying to the american people and not saying how many innocents have been killed? >> thank you...
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news in december two thousand and seven and i said that not only was the cia torturing prisoners but that the torture policy was an official u.s. government policy that was approved at the very top by the president of the united states himself the cia filed what's called a crimes report against me the next day with the justice department the justice department never stopped investigating me from december of two thousand and seven until i was finally arrested in january of two thousand and twelve so to say that this the disk. case is a result of a name that was found in a in an attorney's brief at guantanamo is just simply not true they were looking for something that they were going for something to pin on me what i find most gracious about your case is had you been actually accused of torture of human rights violations you wouldn't have gone to jail know. they they would dismiss any accusation because the u.s. government has classified everything related to its torture practices but yet you go to prison because he talked about it why do you think this administration president obama
news in december two thousand and seven and i said that not only was the cia torturing prisoners but that the torture policy was an official u.s. government policy that was approved at the very top by the president of the united states himself the cia filed what's called a crimes report against me the next day with the justice department the justice department never stopped investigating me from december of two thousand and seven until i was finally arrested in january of two thousand and...
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the cia's job is to explore violence and death and destruction in the swarm of countries the cia's job is to create even more terrorists. through through the use of these drone strikes then john brennan is the perfect guy to head the cia you know what the. other guy to to to to credit and this is usually this responsible for so much destruction and violence and a war criminal. but at the same time i sort of want to push back on a point were raised in the earlier question i mean when it when if you're in one of these countries how much more overwhelming is it to see an entire battalion of american troops and boots on the ground i mean in some ways isn't there the argument that drone strikes are sort of more humane the oh no it's still it's still a long distance murder you know i mean sixty years ago the united states dropped to the news on hiroshima and nagasaki and incinerated hundreds of thousands of civilians doesn't make it doesn't make it he me this is this is the longest and murder whether by any means or sniper or drones or hellfire missile a car you know it's not humane you stil
the cia's job is to explore violence and death and destruction in the swarm of countries the cia's job is to create even more terrorists. through through the use of these drone strikes then john brennan is the perfect guy to head the cia you know what the. other guy to to to to credit and this is usually this responsible for so much destruction and violence and a war criminal. but at the same time i sort of want to push back on a point were raised in the earlier question i mean when it when if...
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senate hearings are underway for president obama's controversial pick to be the new chief of the cia already been interrupted due to protests by activists angry behind . america's infamous drone program it could be head of the agency. political chaos in tunisia anti-government protests turn into violent clashes with police the ruling bloc the prime minister's plan to form a coalition government. and the countdown to the next winter olympics begins its exactly one year until russia first ever winter games that promise to become the most unique and the most expensive in history. but not everyone is in the mood russia's president lashes out over spending a key figure behind the two thousand and fourteen games. in broadcasting live direct from our studios in moscow this is r.t. certainly glad to have you with us. now from drone strikes to torture techniques barack obama's nominee for head of the cia is facing tough questions in the senate confirmation hearing the session is underway again after it was disrupted by protestors angry at john brennan's role in america's drone program brennan
senate hearings are underway for president obama's controversial pick to be the new chief of the cia already been interrupted due to protests by activists angry behind . america's infamous drone program it could be head of the agency. political chaos in tunisia anti-government protests turn into violent clashes with police the ruling bloc the prime minister's plan to form a coalition government. and the countdown to the next winter olympics begins its exactly one year until russia first ever...
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more analysis on bravo obama's pick for the cia head as well as the implications that the choice holds for other countries they might have to step in where we had to right now we're joined by ahmed rashid the president of the political lobbying group happy nationalists forum sir thanks so much for taking the time with us to speak with us now of course john brennan is most famous or infamous lee known as the architect of the u.s. drone program there are some concerns about his interrogation. techniques when it comes to u.s. pakistan relations considering the the tedious i guess background of the drone program has had there especially how it plays out among the population what do you think his candidacy or him being at the helm of the cia would mean for your country pakistan the over the last three years we've had a coup going on between you and the pakistani intelligence agency the i.s.i. right now you can see there's a chance truce but if john brennan is confirmed i think we're looking at a nother stage of instability in this entire region. baucus not. confirming the obama administrati
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set for a boost as an architect of america's drone strategy faces a confirmation to be head of the cia. growing anger into news here as the prime minister pledges to reshuffle the government on the assassination of an opposition leader is the most part he rejects the plan. around the world around the clock twenty four seventh's you're with r.t.m. carried on. now it's exactly one year into the opening of the twenty fourteen winter olympic games in russia a special judgment of clocks in the country's biggest cities become the countdown for the event that will be held in the black sea resort city of sochi the clock is also ticking for the organizers as you say final preparations are on track and finishing touches are being done to make the games forgettable authorities are also keeping a close eye on how work is being completed before sochi becomes host to hundreds of thousands of sports men and women than guests from around the globe russian president vladimir putin has been personally checking the limpid values and said he was generally happy about what he saw but he did have some harsh
set for a boost as an architect of america's drone strategy faces a confirmation to be head of the cia. growing anger into news here as the prime minister pledges to reshuffle the government on the assassination of an opposition leader is the most part he rejects the plan. around the world around the clock twenty four seventh's you're with r.t.m. carried on. now it's exactly one year into the opening of the twenty fourteen winter olympic games in russia a special judgment of clocks in the...
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when i joined the cia in august 1980, world events were unsettled. our embassy in teheran had been overrun the year before and 52 americans were still being held hostage by a radical new government in iran. the soviet invasion of afghanistan was less than a year old and the next decade we witnessed the slow but steady crumbling of the soviet union. weapons of mass destruction were a concern and u.s. officials were hard at work around the globe trying to prevent regional tensions and an mos if is from turning in to full-scale wars and ominously, the united states about to face an upsurge in terrorist attacks to claim hundreds of american lives in lebanon including a 49-year-old cia officer named bob ames killed in a brief visit to our embassy in beirut and who at the time was my boss at cia. during my 25-year career at cia, i watched up close and participated in history being made in far off corners of the world. as cia fulfilled the critical intelligence roles, collecting intelligence, uncovering secrets, identifying threats, partnering with foreign
when i joined the cia in august 1980, world events were unsettled. our embassy in teheran had been overrun the year before and 52 americans were still being held hostage by a radical new government in iran. the soviet invasion of afghanistan was less than a year old and the next decade we witnessed the slow but steady crumbling of the soviet union. weapons of mass destruction were a concern and u.s. officials were hard at work around the globe trying to prevent regional tensions and an mos if...
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when i joined the cia in august 1980, world events were unsettled. our embassy in teheran had been overrun the year before and 52 americans were still being held hostage by a radical new government in iran. the soviet invasion of afghanistan was less than a year old and the next decade we witnessed the slow but ste
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sent them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. and in britain for your eyes only private messages sent between internet users could be decoded and monitored the government says it's to keep the country safe that's coming up. officials from two near zero ruling is this party have reportedly rejected the prime minister's plan to dissolve the government and hold new elections the p.m.'s decision comes after another wave of public fury and police fired tear gas at dozens of anger protesters in the capital tunis on wednesday after they attacked the offices of government party gun rest to a spark by the assassination of a key opposition leader made some claiming the authorities were responsible let's call him mr o'keefe and leaves the home minister is centuries you know home a storm. this could act as a calculus for more violence and war and. of course unity
sent them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. and in britain for your eyes only private messages sent between internet users could be decoded and monitored the government says it's to keep the country safe that's coming up. officials from two near zero ruling is...
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welcome back to our tea as promised we have more analysis for you on barack obama's pick for the cia head and his upcoming confirmation hearing and what i'm joined by john the anchor c.v.r. editor at antiwar dot com sir thanks for taking the time to speak with us now when you look at the discourse coming out in the press about this confirmation hearing i mean it really feels like obama's counterterrorism policies are more on trial here than the actual. confirmation now the question is why is this happening now why are we now looking into these controversial tactics such as drone strikes targeted killings interrogation methods why now. well the nomination of john brennan to be director of the central intelligence agency has brought these issues to a head and furthermore this week you know there was a leaked memo from the justice department that detailed you the executive branch's legal rationale for killing americans in targeted assassinations without due process or any checks or balances or transparency on that power to do so you know brennan when it comes down to it when you boil it
welcome back to our tea as promised we have more analysis for you on barack obama's pick for the cia head and his upcoming confirmation hearing and what i'm joined by john the anchor c.v.r. editor at antiwar dot com sir thanks for taking the time to speak with us now when you look at the discourse coming out in the press about this confirmation hearing i mean it really feels like obama's counterterrorism policies are more on trial here than the actual. confirmation now the question is why is...
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set for a boost as an architect of america's drone strategy faces a confirmation to be head of the cia. growing anger in tunisia the prime minister pledges to reshuffle the government the assassination of an opposition leader in this party rejects the plan. around the world around the clock twenty four seventh's you're with r.t. i'm carried on staff. now it's exactly one year into the opening of the twenty fourteen winter olympic games in russia a special giant clocks in the country's biggest cities become the countdown for the event that will be held in the black sea resort city of sochi but a cloak is also ticking for the organizers who say final preparations own trick and finishing touches are being done to make the games forgettable authorities are also keeping a close eye on how work has been completed before sochi becomes host to hundreds of thousands of sports men and women and guests from around the globe russian president vladimir putin has been personally checking the olympic venues and said he was generally happy about what he saw though he did have some harsh criticism term
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the cia is not immune from the scrutiny of the efforts and i welcome a discussion of cia's past and current activities. if i am confirmed one of the highest priorities would be the committ committee's lengthy report of interrogation with now banned interrogation techniques. i have read the findings and executive summary of the 6,000 page report which raises a number of very serious issues. given the gravity and importance of the subject, i would look forward to further dialogue with members of the committee on the report and the findings if i'm confirmed. in addition, some of our government's current counterterrorism policies and operations sparked widespread debate, domestically, internationally and in this room. i have publicly acknowledged that the fight against al qaeda and associated forces has sometimes involved the use of lethal force outside the battlefield of afghanistan. accordingly, it is understandable that there's great interest in the legal basis and the thresholds, criteria, processes, procedures, approvals and reviews of such actions. i have strongly promoted such public dis
the cia is not immune from the scrutiny of the efforts and i welcome a discussion of cia's past and current activities. if i am confirmed one of the highest priorities would be the committ committee's lengthy report of interrogation with now banned interrogation techniques. i have read the findings and executive summary of the 6,000 page report which raises a number of very serious issues. given the gravity and importance of the subject, i would look forward to further dialogue with members of...
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sent them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. i don't britain for your eyes only private messages sent between internet users could be decoded and monitored the government says it's to keep the country safe that's coming up. officials from two near zero ruling is this party have reportedly rejected the prime minister's plan to dissolve the government and hold new elections the p.m.'s decision comes after another wave of public fury police fired tear gas at dozens of angry protesters in the capital tunis on wednesday after they attacked the offices governing party the rest was sparked by the assassination of a key opposition leader made some claiming the authorities were responsible let's call him mr o'keefe and these the ministers concessions you know home the storm. this could act as a catalyst for more violence and the war and. of course tunisia wit
sent them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. i don't britain for your eyes only private messages sent between internet users could be decoded and monitored the government says it's to keep the country safe that's coming up. officials from two near zero ruling...
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welcome back to our tea as promised we have more analysis for you on barack obama's pick for the cia head and his upcoming confirmation hearing for that i'm joined by john blanker senior editor at antiwar dot com sir thanks for taking the time to speak with us now when you look at the discourse coming out in the press about this confirmation hearing i mean it really feels like obama's counterterrorism policies are more on trial here than the actual. confirmation now the question is why is this happening now why are we now looking into these controversial tactics such as drone strikes targeted killings interrogation methods why now. well the nomination of john brennan to the director of the central intelligence agency has brought these issues to a head and furthermore this week you know there was a leaked memo from the justice department that detailed the executive branch's legal rationale for killing americans in targeted assassinations without due process or any checks or balances or transparency on that power to do so you know brennan when it comes down to it when you boil it down
welcome back to our tea as promised we have more analysis for you on barack obama's pick for the cia head and his upcoming confirmation hearing for that i'm joined by john blanker senior editor at antiwar dot com sir thanks for taking the time to speak with us now when you look at the discourse coming out in the press about this confirmation hearing i mean it really feels like obama's counterterrorism policies are more on trial here than the actual. confirmation now the question is why is this...
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present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. and in britain for your eyes only private messages so send the internet users could be decoded and monitored and the government says it's to keep the country safe. a brand new wave of public fury in tunisia has seen the country's government dissolved ruling islamicist say a nonpartisan cabinet of technocrats will be formed to manage the state until elections can be held police fired tear gas us thousands of angry protesters in the capital tunis on wednesday after the attack to the offices of the governing party the unrest was spotted by the assassination of a key opposition leader. you do with someone claiming the authorities were responsible political analysts denny mclean believes the government reshuffle won't be enough to calm the storm. this could act as a calculus for more violence and the more i wal
present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. and in britain for your eyes only private messages so send the internet users could be decoded and monitored and the government says it's to keep the country safe. a brand new wave of public fury in tunisia has...
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recently and some senators had hinted they would block his nominee evil cia chief from taking office john brennan the man behind the u.s. drone program is to face the senate's at the confirmation hearing on thursday and as artie's gannett chief again reports his confirmation could only broaden the horizon america's phone fleet. in the shadows no more drones are moving into the mainstream was drone makers and the u.s. military pushing to defend the killing machine drones are more properly titled remotely piloted vehicles allow us to do is to project capability without projecting vulnerability in their revolutionizing work. by allowing us to see and choose from half a world away a major drone manufacturer lockheed martin has financed an hour long documentary on drones aired recently on u.s. public television carrying the technological capabilities of the killing machine from trailers like this pilots of the predator and its larger cousin the reaper have killed thousands of individual since two thousand and one using remotely piloted aircraft contrary to popular belief actually provides
recently and some senators had hinted they would block his nominee evil cia chief from taking office john brennan the man behind the u.s. drone program is to face the senate's at the confirmation hearing on thursday and as artie's gannett chief again reports his confirmation could only broaden the horizon america's phone fleet. in the shadows no more drones are moving into the mainstream was drone makers and the u.s. military pushing to defend the killing machine drones are more properly titled...
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present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to go. also ahead for you iran grants egypt alone to help the cash strapped states stay afloat with sudan also likely to get a financial boost this of course comes as tehran remains under pressure from several rounds of u.s. backed sanctions over its nuclear program. and britain private messages sent between internet users could be decoded and monitored the government says it's to keep the country safe is another story is are coming up for you after a short break stay with us. free. education free. for free. range free. free. free. download free blog videos for your media project free media r t dot com. you know sometimes you see a story and it seems so you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else you hear or see some. part of it and realized everything you. are. welcome back you're watching
present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to go. also ahead for you iran grants egypt alone to help the cash strapped states stay afloat with sudan also likely to get a financial boost this of course comes as tehran remains under pressure from several rounds...
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recently and some senators had hinted they would block his nominee evil cia chief from taking office john brennan the man behind the u.s. drone program is to face the senate's at the confirmation hearing on thursday and as artie's gannett chief again reports his confirmation could only broaden the horizon america's phone fleets. in the shadows no more drones are moving into the mainstream was drone makers in the u.s. military pushing to defend the killing machine drones are more properly titled remotely piloted vehicles allow us to do is to project capability without projecting vulnerability in their revolutionizing warfare by allowing us to see and . from half a world away a major drone manufacturer lockheed martin has financed an hour long documentary on drones aired recently on u.s. public television counting the technological capabilities of the killing machine from trailers like this pilots of the predator and its larger cousin the reaper have killed thousands of individual since two thousand using remotely piloted aircraft contrary to popular belief actually provides the greate
recently and some senators had hinted they would block his nominee evil cia chief from taking office john brennan the man behind the u.s. drone program is to face the senate's at the confirmation hearing on thursday and as artie's gannett chief again reports his confirmation could only broaden the horizon america's phone fleets. in the shadows no more drones are moving into the mainstream was drone makers in the u.s. military pushing to defend the killing machine drones are more properly titled...
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present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. also ahead for you iran grants egypt along to help the cash strapped states stay afloat with sudan also likely to get a financial boost this of course comes to tehran remains under pressure from several rounds of u.s. backed sanctions over its nuclear program. and britain private messages sent between internet users could be decoded and monitored the government says it's to keep the country safe is another story is are coming up for you after a short break stay with us. free. education free. for free. range many free. free. free. free volunteer video for your media project free media r t v dot com. you know sometimes you see a story and it seems so you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else you hear or see some. part of it and realized everything you thought you. are . welcome back you
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drone program is to face the senate at his confirmation hearing as head office cia arches gammage again takes a look at why washington's drug policy stretches far beyond the country's boundaries. in the shadows no more drones are moving into the mainstream was drone makers in the u.s. military pushing to defend the killing machine drones are more properly titled remotely piloted vehicles allow us to do is to project capability without projecting vulnerability and their revolutionizing warfare by allowing us to see and kill from half a world away a major drone manufacturer lockheed martin has financed an hour long documentary on drones aired recently on u.s. public television how to the technological capabilities of the killing machine from trailers like this pilots of the predator and its larger cousin the reaper have killed thousands of individuals since two thousand and one using remotely piloted aircraft contrary to popular belief actually provides the greatest degree of ethical oversight for their use and this young man in pakistan would probably disagree several of his family membe
drone program is to face the senate at his confirmation hearing as head office cia arches gammage again takes a look at why washington's drug policy stretches far beyond the country's boundaries. in the shadows no more drones are moving into the mainstream was drone makers in the u.s. military pushing to defend the killing machine drones are more properly titled remotely piloted vehicles allow us to do is to project capability without projecting vulnerability and their revolutionizing warfare...
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news in december two thousand and seven and i said that not only was the cia torturing prisoners but that the torture policy was an official u.s. government policy that was approved at the very top by the president of the united states himself. the cia filed what's called a crimes report against me the next day with the justice department the justice department never stopped investigating me from december of two thousand and seven until i was finally arrested in january of two thousand and twelve so to say that this that this case is a result of a name that was found in a in a an attorney's brief at guantanamo is just simply not true that they were looking for something that they were going for something to pin on me what i find most gracious about your case is ahead you've been actually accused of torture of human rights violations you wouldn't have gone to jail know. they they would dismiss any accusation because the u.s. government has classified everything related to its torture practices but yet you go to prison because he talked about it why do you think this administration pre
news in december two thousand and seven and i said that not only was the cia torturing prisoners but that the torture policy was an official u.s. government policy that was approved at the very top by the president of the united states himself. the cia filed what's called a crimes report against me the next day with the justice department the justice department never stopped investigating me from december of two thousand and seven until i was finally arrested in january of two thousand and...
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present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. and in britain for your eyes only in private messages so sent via the internet users could be decoded and monitored and the government says it's to keep the country safe. a brand new wave of public fury in tunisia has seen the country's government dissolved ruling islamicists a nonpartisan cabinet of technocrats will be formed to manage the state until elections can be held police fired tear gas us thousands of angry protesters in the capital tunis on wednesday after the attack to the offices of the governing party the unrest was spotted by the assassination of a key opposition leader rebel leader with someone claiming the authorities were responsible political analysts demi mckean believes the government reshuffle won't be enough to calm the storm. this could act as a catalyst for more violence and the mo
present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. and in britain for your eyes only in private messages so sent via the internet users could be decoded and monitored and the government says it's to keep the country safe. a brand new wave of public fury in tunisia...
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>> thursday at his confirmation hearing before the senate intelligence committee, cia director nominee john brennan answered blunt questions on the u.s.'s drone attack authority. a confidential memo detailing the justice department's legal reasoning for killing american citizens with drones was released this week. >> any american who joins al- qaida will know full well that they have joined an organization that is at war with the united states and hat killed thousands upon thousands of individuals, many, many of them who are americans. so i think any american who did that should know well that they, in fact, are part of an enemy against us and that united states will do everything possible to destroy that enemy to save american lives. >> what's the troubling aspect of the justice department's reasoning concerning the use of drones against u.s. citizens? >> i'll tell you, john, the troubling aspect is this. look, if an individual joins al- qaida, and they're planning a bomb or involved in an attack on americans, look, he's fair game, he's an enemy combatant. but what the justice departm
>> thursday at his confirmation hearing before the senate intelligence committee, cia director nominee john brennan answered blunt questions on the u.s.'s drone attack authority. a confidential memo detailing the justice department's legal reasoning for killing american citizens with drones was released this week. >> any american who joins al- qaida will know full well that they have joined an organization that is at war with the united states and hat killed thousands upon thousands...
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present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. and in britain only five messages sent between internet users could be decoded and monitored and the government says it's to keep the country safe stay with us from on that after this break. it's technology innovations all the moves developments around russia we. cover. click. click click click click. click. click click. click. click click click click. if. you look. more news today violence is once again flared up. these are the images the world has been seeing from the streets of canada. corporations are all day. you're watching r t the british government is considering using so-called black boxes to monitor private citizens internet use they say in the interest of safety the media has been slammed as a pointless invasion of privacy and mccaw the deputy director of the big brother washington eyes ation sa
present them as america's next best thing john brennan if confirmed will soon be at the helm of the cia and no one doubts that under him the program will expand even further the goal is pretty much clear to be able to control the world with a remote control in washington i'm going to. and in britain only five messages sent between internet users could be decoded and monitored and the government says it's to keep the country safe stay with us from on that after this break. it's technology...
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drone strikes to torture techniques tough questions are in store for barack obama's nominee for the cia head at his confirmation hearing in the senate which has just kicked off now it's already been interrupted by protests but it has now resume john brennan is widely seen as an architect of the u.s. drone strategy in an effort to avoid scrutiny around brennan's can of the see the u.s. president has even agreed to hand over classified documents justifying the killing of american terror suspects abroad now that is after years of keeping it a secret as art and its you can reports confirmation might broaden the horizons for america's drone fleet. in the shadows no more drones are moving into the mainstream was drone makers in the u.s. military pushing to defend the killing machine drones are more properly titled remotely piloted vehicles allow us to do is to project capability without projecting vulnerability and their revolutionizing north america by loudly nice to see and keep you from half a world away a major drone manufacturer lockheed martin has financed an hour long documentary on dr
drone strikes to torture techniques tough questions are in store for barack obama's nominee for the cia head at his confirmation hearing in the senate which has just kicked off now it's already been interrupted by protests but it has now resume john brennan is widely seen as an architect of the u.s. drone strategy in an effort to avoid scrutiny around brennan's can of the see the u.s. president has even agreed to hand over classified documents justifying the killing of american terror suspects...
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get more analysis on bravo obama's pick for the cia head as well as the implications that the choice holds for other countries they might have to step in where we had to right now we're joined by ahmed rashid the president of the political lobbying group happy nationalist forum sir thanks so much for taking the time with us to speak with us now of course john brennan is most famous or infamous lee known as the architect of the u.s. drone program there are some concerns about his interrogation. techniques but when it comes to u.s. pakistan for lation it's considered raining the the tedious i guess background of the drone program has had there especially how it plays out among the population what do you think his candidacy or him being at the helm of the cia would mean for your country pakistan. over the last three years we've had a coup going on between. you and the pakistani intelligence agency i decide right now you can see there's a tunes truce but if john brennan is confirmed i think we're looking at a number of scenes of instability in this entire region of guns and buckets not.
get more analysis on bravo obama's pick for the cia head as well as the implications that the choice holds for other countries they might have to step in where we had to right now we're joined by ahmed rashid the president of the political lobbying group happy nationalist forum sir thanks so much for taking the time with us to speak with us now of course john brennan is most famous or infamous lee known as the architect of the u.s. drone program there are some concerns about his interrogation....
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for a boost as an architect of america's drone strategy faces a confirmation terry to be head of the cia. world news and much more twenty four hours a day you're watching r.t. broadcasting live from our studios here in moscow i'm kerry johnston let's go straight to our top story now it's exactly one year until the opening of the twenty fourteen winter olympic games in russia special john clocks in the country's biggest cities have begun the countdown for the event that will be held in the black sea resort city of sochi where the clock is also ticking for the organizers you say final preparations are on track and finishing touches are being done to make the event unforgettable and shortly we'll be talking to our correspondent andrew farmer in sochi about what exactly is being done to deliver the games to remember meanwhile authorities are also keeping a close eye on our work has been completed before such he becomes hosts hundreds of thousands of sportsmen and women and guests from around the globe russian president vladimir putin has been personally checking the olympic venues and says h
for a boost as an architect of america's drone strategy faces a confirmation terry to be head of the cia. world news and much more twenty four hours a day you're watching r.t. broadcasting live from our studios here in moscow i'm kerry johnston let's go straight to our top story now it's exactly one year until the opening of the twenty fourteen winter olympic games in russia special john clocks in the country's biggest cities have begun the countdown for the event that will be held in the black...
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senate hearings for president obama's pick to be the new chief of the cia have wrapped up that's after interruptions by protesters over his controversial pardon america's drone program. political chaos in tunisia anti-government protests turn into violent clashes with police as the ruling is the block of the prime minister's plan to form a close coalition government. and the countdown to the next winter olympics begins its exactly one year until russia hold its first ever winter games that promises to become the most unique and most expensive in history. but not everyone is any celebrate torrie mood russia's president overspending and sacks a key figure behind the two thousand and fourteen games. providing top news in commentary twenty four hours a day this is our team live from moscow. now from drone strikes to torture techniques brought obama's nominee for the head of the cia has faced what was supposed to be tough questions in the senate confirmation hearings but many on capitol hill already say the architect of america's drone wars was handled with kid gloves by the committee many
senate hearings for president obama's pick to be the new chief of the cia have wrapped up that's after interruptions by protesters over his controversial pardon america's drone program. political chaos in tunisia anti-government protests turn into violent clashes with police as the ruling is the block of the prime minister's plan to form a close coalition government. and the countdown to the next winter olympics begins its exactly one year until russia hold its first ever winter games that...
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a boost as an architect of america's drone strategy faces a confirmation hearing to be head of the cia. world news and much more twenty four hours a day you're watching r.t. broadcasting live from our studios here in moscow i'm kerry johnston let's go straight to our top story now it's exactly one year until the opening of the twenty fourteen winter olympic games in russia special john clocks in the country's biggest cities begun the countdown for the event that will be held in the black sea resort city of sochi where the clock is also ticking for the organizers you say final preparations are on track and finishing touches are being done to make the event unforgettable and shortly we'll be talking to our correspondent andrew farmer in sochi about what exactly is being done to deliver the games to remember meanwhile authorities are also keeping a close eye on our work has been completed before sochi becomes hosts hundreds of thousands of sportsmen and women and guests from around the globe russian president vladimir putin has been personally checking the olympic venues and says he's gen
a boost as an architect of america's drone strategy faces a confirmation hearing to be head of the cia. world news and much more twenty four hours a day you're watching r.t. broadcasting live from our studios here in moscow i'm kerry johnston let's go straight to our top story now it's exactly one year until the opening of the twenty fourteen winter olympic games in russia special john clocks in the country's biggest cities begun the countdown for the event that will be held in the black sea...
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. >> reporter: cia director nominee john brennan was interrupted several times by members of the protest group code pink. >> pakistan, somalia and who else. >> please remove that woman -- >> capitol police clearing the room of protestors before the hearing resumed. >> mr. brenan, congratulations on your nomination. as can you see, it's going to be lively. >> reporter: john brennan is the white house chief adviser on homeland security and can't irterrorism, essentially in charge of killing al qaeda terrorists. today, meeting with members of the senate intelligence committee. >> we've heard a lot in recent months about al qaeda being dismated and on the run, it's by no means destroyed. >> reporter: he grew emotional when talking about the chief bomb maker for al qaeda in the arabian peninsula and his plan last year to blow up a u.s. airliner, like one of his disciples tried on christmas day 2009. >> senator, i live this ever day and night. i go to bed worrying i didn't do enough that day to make sure i protect american people. so come justice is brought, it will be because of the work done
. >> reporter: cia director nominee john brennan was interrupted several times by members of the protest group code pink. >> pakistan, somalia and who else. >> please remove that woman -- >> capitol police clearing the room of protestors before the hearing resumed. >> mr. brenan, congratulations on your nomination. as can you see, it's going to be lively. >> reporter: john brennan is the white house chief adviser on homeland security and can't irterrorism,...
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drawn used by conventional forces for force protection and really what i object to is the use by the cia to invade in the countries that the united states is not at war with and i can't see the legal justification for this they argue a lot of article fifty one which is that the idea that somebody has you know as an imminent threat and i don't think that some foot soldier loading a couple of miles on to a truck in the yemen is much of a threat imminent threat ok david. i think your summary was actually an understatement not an exaggeration i mean this was a white paper summarizing a memo that takes it as beyond question and that non americans can be killed with drones anywhere and seeks to justify the killing of u.s. citizens if they are abroad and even if they are not in a hostile field of activity although it seems rather an action and rather a hostile one to kill them if you ask me and so they're taking it as beyond question that they can kill americans if they are in those other areas the only place where they won't kill someone is an american within the united states and that may be
drawn used by conventional forces for force protection and really what i object to is the use by the cia to invade in the countries that the united states is not at war with and i can't see the legal justification for this they argue a lot of article fifty one which is that the idea that somebody has you know as an imminent threat and i don't think that some foot soldier loading a couple of miles on to a truck in the yemen is much of a threat imminent threat ok david. i think your summary was...
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i don't know where the cia was. in other words, it was sort of like panetta alone, which doesn't strike me as a very responsible way to handle a crisis. who's on first, what's on second over there? ann. >> oh, sorry. i thought i'd had my say. no, i agree, this is a major story. americans were dying. on a few news outlets you would hear about this before the election, that there was time to get helicopters there, to get fighter planes there, to have saved some of these americans and we get the cock and bull story about some american made video ramping up a spontaneous demonstration and now we find out the president of the united states and secretary of state were awol. >> mark, doesn't this embarrass you? maybe this is why leon panetta is getting the heck out. maybe he doesn't want to work with people that he didn't work with during an emergency like this. >> larry, the first thing people need to remember is that this was predominantly an attack on america, not necessarily a coverup by america. yes, there was a crisi
i don't know where the cia was. in other words, it was sort of like panetta alone, which doesn't strike me as a very responsible way to handle a crisis. who's on first, what's on second over there? ann. >> oh, sorry. i thought i'd had my say. no, i agree, this is a major story. americans were dying. on a few news outlets you would hear about this before the election, that there was time to get helicopters there, to get fighter planes there, to have saved some of these americans and we get...
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and president obama's nominee for the top position in the cia may be under criticism from drone activists but seems to have the support of lawmakers over his targeted assassinations program. despite a final consensus on a reduced e.u. budget for the next seven years the agreement now faces a serious threat from the european parliament which is likely to ban the deal. coming up peter lavelle as guests debate america's use of drones in cross talk here on are today. hello and welcome to cross talk where all things are considered i'm peter lavelle the nobel peace prize winner and his drones the recently leaked memo on the obama administration's use of drones has shocked many in the world and others it begs more questions than answers it would appear the white house is acting as judge jury and executioner obama can kill anyone anywhere without any oversight or accountability. to cross-talk obama and his drones i'm joined by no sharkey in london he is a professor of artificial intelligence and robots at the university of sheffield and chairman of the international committee for robot arms contr
and president obama's nominee for the top position in the cia may be under criticism from drone activists but seems to have the support of lawmakers over his targeted assassinations program. despite a final consensus on a reduced e.u. budget for the next seven years the agreement now faces a serious threat from the european parliament which is likely to ban the deal. coming up peter lavelle as guests debate america's use of drones in cross talk here on are today. hello and welcome to cross talk...
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the cia and who knows who's actually flying the drones or civilian contractors or what we don't know so under humanitarian law they're actually committing murder it is not even the collateral it's committing murder you know david we writing international are just throwing it out with america. well if these operations these operations are considered war when they want to talk about how it is somehow legal to murder individuals but they are described as not war when they want to talk about how it's absolutely necessary to get the informed consent or the authorization of the congress to get the authorization of the united nations to yes join in these operations only in nations with which the united states is at war so it's is they're trying to have it both ways you know under the kellogg briana pact under a certain interpretation of the us constitution under the united nations charter in most cases war itself is a crime and so calling it war that shouldn't be an argument to excuse murder but i think no it's exactly right that they're also talking about it in terms of at least rhetorical
the cia and who knows who's actually flying the drones or civilian contractors or what we don't know so under humanitarian law they're actually committing murder it is not even the collateral it's committing murder you know david we writing international are just throwing it out with america. well if these operations these operations are considered war when they want to talk about how it is somehow legal to murder individuals but they are described as not war when they want to talk about how...